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How many active head football coaches have Kentucky state championships?

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3 hours ago, WCardinal said:
Name Current School 2020 KY Title Record KY Schools Where Titles Won
Bob Beatty Trinity 14-2 Trinity
Clay Clevenger Danville 1-1 Danville
Marvin Dantzler Central 1-0 Central
Harold Davis DeSales 2-0 DeSales
Mark Dixon Perry County Central 1-3 Hazard
Eddie Eviston Covington Catholic 4-1 2 - Cov. Cath., 2 - Newport Cent. Cath.
Larry French Middlesboro 2-1 Boyle County (0-1 Meade County)
Philip Haywood Belfry 7-6 Belfry
Dudley Hilton Bell County 3-1 2 - Bell County, 1 - Bourbon County
Jonny Hines Pulaski County 1-3 Pulaski County
Bruce Kozerski Holy Cross (Covington) 1-0 Holy Cross (Covington)
Stefan LeFors Parkview Baptist (LA) 2-0 Christian Academy - Louisville
Robbie Lucas Somerset 1-1 Somerset
Jerry Lucas Collins 1-1 Collins
Jim Matney Johnson Central 2-3 Johnson Central
Jim Mckee Scott County 1-3 Scott County
Chris McNamee Pikeville 2-1 Pikeville
Joe Morris Mayfield 6-6 Mayfield
Doug Preston John Hardin 2-2 Franklin-Simpson (0-1 Bullit East)
Noal Rash Beechwood 5-1 Beechwood
John Rodenberg Roncalli (IN) 1-0 Covington Catholic
Ty Scroggins DeSales (Asst.) 5-2 Central
Brandon Smith South Warren 2-0 South Warren
Bob Sphire Camden County (GA) 1-0 Lexington Catholic
Kevin Wallace St. Xavier 5-3 Bowling Green
Chris Wolfe Male 2-2 Male

Wow! Above and beyond, right there!

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  • Name Current School 2020 KY Title Record KY Schools Where Titles Won Bob Beatty Trinity 14-2 Trinity Clay

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    Scroggins is an assistant at DeSales, but his son was a senior this year with the Colts. Not sure what the future holds for him beyond this year. I'm hoping he gets back in the game as a head coach at

  • Add Stefan LeFors under the won a title but active elsewhere distinction.    

Did Coach Weinrich (Highlands) win a championship against Owensboro? Also believe he was acting head coach for one as Coach Mueller was in New York due to a death in his wife's family. I believe they won that one too. Weinrich also played on a State Championship team with Chris Wolfe. Wonder how many others did that as a HC?

21 hours ago, theguru said:

Beatty, Eviston, and Sphire. 

Hard pass on Bob Sphire.

He costs wayyyy too much for what he gives you in terms of hardware.1 Title and 2 Runner-Ups for a six figure High School coaching salary?

Home Alone Buzz Your Girlfriend Woof GIFs | Tenor

 

Side note, I never knew he was the Head Coach at Knott County Central from 89-91.That was apparently his first head Coaching gig before taking over the reigns at Lexington Catholic.

 

 

12 minutes ago, ATLCat said:

Side note, I never knew he was the Head Coach at Knott County Central from 89-91.That was apparently his first head Coaching gig before taking over the reigns at Lexington Catholic.

If I'm not mistaken, when Sphire left Knott County Central he was replaced by Jay Cobb, who went on to coach at Somerset and is now an assistant at Trinity.

On 12/2/2020 at 3:19 PM, Mew Nanny said:

Technically you can remove John Rodenberg as well ?

John Rodenburg is still a head football coach.... at Roncalli in Indianapolis.  They won the 4A  State Championship this year. - Didn't know if the category is Head coach or Head Coach in KY.

39 minutes ago, 1992Rebel said:

John Rodenburg is still a head football coach.... at Roncalli in Indianapolis.  They won the 4A  State Championship this year. - Didn't know if the category is Head coach or Head Coach in KY.

Another brain fart by me.  I am new to this but I saw the topic about him leaving Moeller and didn't read through it carefully.  Of course, that was three years old information Ha Ha.   

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2 hours ago, Mew Nanny said:

Another brain fart by me.  I am new to this but I saw the topic about him leaving Moeller and didn't read through it carefully.  Of course, that was three years old information Ha Ha.   

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Give yourself a break.  

2 hours ago, Mew Nanny said:

Another brain fart by me.  I am new to this but I saw the topic about him leaving Moeller and didn't read through it carefully.  Of course, that was three years old information Ha Ha.   

Karma 2, Mew Nanny 0

Happens to the best of us! ?

5 hours ago, ATLCat said:

Hard pass on Bob Sphire.

He costs wayyyy too much for what he gives you in terms of hardware.1 Title and 2 Runner-Ups for a six figure High School coaching salary?

Home Alone Buzz Your Girlfriend Woof GIFs | Tenor

 

Side note, I never knew he was the Head Coach at Knott County Central from 89-91.That was apparently his first head Coaching gig before taking over the reigns at Lexington Catholic.

 

 

I am sticking with Coach Sphire, I am a big fan.  Here is his coaching bio and don't forget the Indoor Professional Championship: 

Spouse: Marian    Children: Danielle & Hayden

Grandchildren: Gigi

Hometown: Brandenburg, KY

High School: Meade County High School (KY)

College: Eastern Kentucky University & Western Kentucky University

Teaching Area: Physical Education

Career Record: 300 Wins 106 Losses

2017 - Present: Head Coach, Camden County High School

2006-2016: Head Coach, North Gwinnett High School - 2007 & 2013 State Finalist

1991-2006: Lexington Catholic High School - 2005 Class AAA State Champions

2004-2005: Head Coach, Lexington Horsemen - Indoor Football Franchise (NIFL National Champions 2004)

2002-2003: Assistant head coach/ defensive coordinator, Lexington Horsemen

1989-91: Head Coach, Knott County Central, Hindman, KY

1985-89: Assistant Football Coach, Meade County High School, Brandenburg, KY

1983-85: Assistant Football Coach, West Hardin High School, Elizabethtown, KY

1981-82: Graduate Assistant Football Coach, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

1979-1980: Assistant Football Coach, Fairdale High School, Louisville, KY 

Other Info• HOF Inductee:  North Gwinnett HS, Lexington Catholic HS, Meade County HS

2007 & 2013 Georgia Class AAAAA State Runner-up
• Ranked No. 2 in final Associated Press State Rankings – 2007 & 2013
• Ranked No. 2 in final Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rankings – 2007 @ 2013
• Georgia AAAAA State Quarterfinals – 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011
• Georgia Region 7-AAAAA Champions – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
• 2009 Coach of the Year – Region 7-AAAAA
• 2008 Coach of the Year – CAST-Sports.com
• 2007 Coach of the Year – Atlanta Area Football Officials Association
• 2007 Coach of the Year – Georgia Football Magazine
• North Gwinnett ranked as high as No. 11 nationally in USA Today Super 25
• Created Progressive Football Challenge in 2008 – a regionally televised national football doubleheader featuring Central Gwinnett vs. Mainland, FL and North Gwinnett vs. Byrnes, SC (ranked No. 1 in USA Today). The 2009 event featured Central Gwinnett vs. Byrnes and North Gwinnett vs. Prattville, AL and 2010 event featured North Gwinnett vs. Bob Jones, AL and Grayson vs. Spain Park, AL.
• Named Touchdown Club of Atlanta Georgia Coach of the Week on Sept. 6, 2010 following North Gwinnett’s victory over Crenshaw (Ca.) in the ESPN/RISE High School Football Showcase on ESPNU
• Named Touchdown Club of Atlanta Georgia Coach of the Week on Sept. 3 2012 following North Gwinnett’s victory over Colquitt Co. in the Ga Dome Corky Kell Classic Game
• 2010 Offensive Coordinator GACA North vs South Game
• 2011 Offensive Play Caller for Georgia Rising Senior All Star Game
-2012 Army All-American Game Assistant Coach (Offensive Line)
-2013 Army All-American Game Head Coach (East Team)
-2014 Army All-American Game Assistant Coach (QBs)

-2019 Selected to the Board of the Georgia High School Head Football Coaches’ Association as their National Liaison/Representative

-Selected over the years as a presenter; Twice at the AFCA National Convention, as well as, Notre Dame, Michigan, Purdue, Iowa, UK, Vanderbilt, Appalachian State, Auburn, and numerous times at Glazier Coaching Clinics and Nike Coaching Clinics.

-2004 National Indoor Football League Coach of the Year & National Championship Title

https://www.camdencountywildcatfootball.com/page/show/5601544-coaching-bios-

6 minutes ago, theguru said:

I am sticking with Coach Sphire, I am a big fan.  Here is his coaching bio and don't forget the Indoor Professional Championship: 

Spouse: Marian    Children: Danielle & Hayden

Grandchildren: Gigi

Hometown: Brandenburg, KY

High School: Meade County High School (KY)

College: Eastern Kentucky University & Western Kentucky University

Teaching Area: Physical Education

Career Record: 300 Wins 106 Losses

2017 - Present: Head Coach, Camden County High School

2006-2016: Head Coach, North Gwinnett High School - 2007 & 2013 State Finalist

1991-2006: Lexington Catholic High School - 2005 Class AAA State Champions

2004-2005: Head Coach, Lexington Horsemen - Indoor Football Franchise (NIFL National Champions 2004)

2002-2003: Assistant head coach/ defensive coordinator, Lexington Horsemen

1989-91: Head Coach, Knott County Central, Hindman, KY

1985-89: Assistant Football Coach, Meade County High School, Brandenburg, KY

1983-85: Assistant Football Coach, West Hardin High School, Elizabethtown, KY

1981-82: Graduate Assistant Football Coach, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

1979-1980: Assistant Football Coach, Fairdale High School, Louisville, KY 

Other Info• HOF Inductee:  North Gwinnett HS, Lexington Catholic HS, Meade County HS

2007 & 2013 Georgia Class AAAAA State Runner-up
• Ranked No. 2 in final Associated Press State Rankings – 2007 & 2013
• Ranked No. 2 in final Atlanta Journal-Constitution Rankings – 2007 @ 2013
• Georgia AAAAA State Quarterfinals – 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011
• Georgia Region 7-AAAAA Champions – 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
• 2009 Coach of the Year – Region 7-AAAAA
• 2008 Coach of the Year – CAST-Sports.com
• 2007 Coach of the Year – Atlanta Area Football Officials Association
• 2007 Coach of the Year – Georgia Football Magazine
• North Gwinnett ranked as high as No. 11 nationally in USA Today Super 25
• Created Progressive Football Challenge in 2008 – a regionally televised national football doubleheader featuring Central Gwinnett vs. Mainland, FL and North Gwinnett vs. Byrnes, SC (ranked No. 1 in USA Today). The 2009 event featured Central Gwinnett vs. Byrnes and North Gwinnett vs. Prattville, AL and 2010 event featured North Gwinnett vs. Bob Jones, AL and Grayson vs. Spain Park, AL.
• Named Touchdown Club of Atlanta Georgia Coach of the Week on Sept. 6, 2010 following North Gwinnett’s victory over Crenshaw (Ca.) in the ESPN/RISE High School Football Showcase on ESPNU
• Named Touchdown Club of Atlanta Georgia Coach of the Week on Sept. 3 2012 following North Gwinnett’s victory over Colquitt Co. in the Ga Dome Corky Kell Classic Game
• 2010 Offensive Coordinator GACA North vs South Game
• 2011 Offensive Play Caller for Georgia Rising Senior All Star Game
-2012 Army All-American Game Assistant Coach (Offensive Line)
-2013 Army All-American Game Head Coach (East Team)
-2014 Army All-American Game Assistant Coach (QBs)

-2019 Selected to the Board of the Georgia High School Head Football Coaches’ Association as their National Liaison/Representative

-Selected over the years as a presenter; Twice at the AFCA National Convention, as well as, Notre Dame, Michigan, Purdue, Iowa, UK, Vanderbilt, Appalachian State, Auburn, and numerous times at Glazier Coaching Clinics and Nike Coaching Clinics.

-2004 National Indoor Football League Coach of the Year & National Championship Title

https://www.camdencountywildcatfootball.com/page/show/5601544-coaching-bios-

Impressive career! 

The 3 I want and I’m bias but Mantey, Hilton , Haywood.... all smash mouth, and Preston is on there if he wins at John Hardin too. Stylistically they play a style that is hard to replicate in practice, and play against on a week to prepare for. 

I'll go with Beatty, Haywood, and Eviston in that order.

- Beatty, IMHO, is the GOAT when you look at his Championships, his Finals Record, and the fact he has transcended Trinity into the only KY school that is a National Brand.

- Haywood is the GOAT at doing the most with the least. He has taken a tiny coal mining community that literally has one stop light and put them on the map. All-Time wins leader, a top wins leader Nationally, 13 finals appearances, 7 Titles, multiple D-1 players from an area you would not expect it. Never afraid to schedule up or play out of state. All from a guy who drives a pickup with probably 300K miles on it and doesn't want your six figure paycheck.

- Eviston to me is the future. He has won titles at two programs already and returned two programs that were once proud but had dipped back to an extremely high level. He is going to win a lot of games and a lot of hardware and finish among the best there ever was in KY if he sticks around here.

Gonna be a few names added to this list for sure. 7 coaches with their first finals appearance, 2 looking for their first W with at lease one past appearance, and 3 chasing another win. Good luck to all!

On 12/4/2020 at 4:21 PM, ATLCat said:

I'll go with Beatty, Haywood, and Eviston in that order.

- Beatty, IMHO, is the GOAT when you look at his Championships, his Finals Record, and the fact he has transcended Trinity into the only KY school that is a National Brand.

- Haywood is the GOAT at doing the most with the least. He has taken a tiny coal mining community that literally has one stop light and put them on the map. All-Time wins leader, a top wins leader Nationally, 13 finals appearances, 7 Titles, multiple D-1 players from an area you would not expect it. Never afraid to schedule up or play out of state. All from a guy who drives a pickup with probably 300K miles on it and doesn't want your six figure paycheck.

- Eviston to me is the future. He has won titles at two programs already and returned two programs that were once proud but had dipped back to an extremely high level. He is going to win a lot of games and a lot of hardware and finish among the best there ever was in KY if he sticks around here.

Any list without Beatty is void, IMO, and this list looks pretty good to me. 

On 12/4/2020 at 8:41 AM, 9068 said:

Did Coach Weinrich (Highlands) win a championship against Owensboro? Also believe he was acting head coach for one as Coach Mueller was in New York due to a death in his wife's family. I believe they won that one too. Weinrich also played on a State Championship team with Chris Wolfe. Wonder how many others did that as a HC?

Yes, 2014

Yes, 2012

Player on 1989 team

Also won a college championship as a player at Campbellsville. 

Not sure about other HCs,  but he & Wolfe were on high school & college teams together. 

 

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